In the state of Colorado, an interesting question has emerged. Is there a connection between bankruptcy and divorce? Both of these life-altering events can bring about significant financial challenges and changes in lifestyle. Married couples and those struggling...
Divorce
Top 5 reasons to hire a family law attorney
Legal issues involving your loved ones can be emotionally and mentally challenging, but hiring a professional can help. You might wonder whether hiring a lawyer is necessary. Before you attempt to argue your case alone, consider how a family law attorney could benefit...
How does Colorado’s no-fault divorce policy affect your split?
Separation is hard enough without defining on paper why your marriage failed. But when you file for divorce, noting the reason for your breakup on a form is necessary. "Irreconcilable differences" sounds cliche, but it is the only way you can file in some states....
Who gets what in a Colorado divorce?
If you have decided to end your marriage, you may be ready to start the next chapter of your life. Still, you may have some concerns about living on a single income. Because Colorado is an equitable distribution jurisdiction, you should end up with a fair share of...
How to address special events, like sleepaway camp, in a divorce
When you create a parenting plan in your divorce, the tendency is often to apply broad strokes to the future needs of the family. You may agree to a certain split of parenting time and even create a rough schedule for special days, birthdays and other significant...
What happens to your vacation home in a Colorado divorce?
Maybe you have a lovely cabin up on a lake that you like to visit in the summer, or perhaps you have a condo in a ski community that your family usually spends the winter holidays visiting. Having a second home is nice, but it can certainly complicate your divorce....
How are support orders enforced?
Child support is one of the most misunderstood issues in family law, and these misunderstandings often lead to trouble. One of the most troublesome issues is the question of what to do when one parent is no longer paying the required amount. The child support system...
Good records can help prevent alimony conflicts
Although some people still use cash and checks to make purchases and pay their bills, many Colorado residents use online banking and bill pay to handle their financial affairs. Aside from not having to wait to have their payments transferred to their lenders and...
Important reminders about child support
Children should not have to pay the price for their parents' decisions to end their marriages. That is why in Colorado and other jurisdictions throughout the nation courts order parents to pay child support. Child support is money that custodial parents may use to...
When does spousal maintenance end?
Getting a divorce can be difficult for a Colorado resident, especially if they have concerns about how they will financially support themselves once their marriage is over. In some divorce cases, financially disadvantaged individuals may secure alimony or spousal...